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Bloomington board approves wastewater equipment purchase, sewer inspection and awards pavilion roof contract
Summary
Trustees approved replacing a critical chemical pump at the wastewater plant, hired a contractor to televise a section of sewer main, awarded the ballpark pavilion roof contract to a local contractor, and authorized security cameras at the sewer plant; the board also noted discovery of lead pipes in older service lines.
At its Sept. 2, 2025 meeting the Village of Bloomington Board approved several infrastructure measures affecting wastewater and village facilities, including purchase of a replacement chemical feed pump for the wastewater plant, hiring a contractor to camera an aging sewer main, awarding a pavilion roof contract and approving security cameras for the sewer plant.
Trustees reviewed three written quotes to replace a Stenner variable-series chemical pump and voted to buy the pump from Hawkins Inc. for $925 after concluding the pump is critical to treatment-plant operations (motion by Al Mergen, second by Chasity Allen; motion carried). The board also approved hiring Tom Kleiber of Shullsburg to televise at least 1,000 feet of sewer main along the main highway to the treatment plant to identify infiltration and other defects; the minimum service cost is $1,000.
On facility repairs, the board reviewed two estimates for the ballpark pavilion roof and awarded the work to John Klein for $7,780, noting $7,126.50 remained in the ballpark light fund that could be applied. Trustees also approved purchasing solar-powered security cameras for the sewer plant at a total cost of about $479 plus shipping to deter unauthorized water use.
President Robert McLimans reported that lead pipes were discovered during recent work on Canal Street at a business (Trannys Plus); the service took three days to fix. McLimans said the state will require replacement of galvanized and lead pipes within the next 10 years and that the village currently has 21 homes with galvanized pipes, which may require future planning and funding.
The board discussed related drainage repairs and agreed to seek estimates before pursuing cost-sharing with the township for a drainage tube enlargement at Fourth Street and Highway 35. The approved purchases and inspections are expected to inform maintenance priorities and any necessary capital planning.
